Drug details
Solu Medrol (methylprednisolone sodium succinate)
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Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone) is a synthetic corticosteroid used for severe or incapacitating allergic conditions, dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, rheumatic disorders, and several other conditions. Generic formulations of Solu-Medrol are available.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- nausea,
- headache,
- dizziness,
- vomiting,
- weight gain,
- increased sweating,
- trouble sleeping,
- heartburn,
- acne,
- high blood sugar (hyperglycemia),
- appetite changes,
- fluid retention,
- muscle weakness,
- high blood pressure,
- potassium loss,
- convulsions,
- cataracts,
- glaucoma,
- irregular menstrual periods,
- injection site reactions (pain, redness, or swelling).
- puffiness of the face,
- hair growth on the face,
- thinning and easy bruising of the skin,
- peptic ulcers,
- growth retardation in children,
- psychiatric disturbances, and
The following drugs are related to Solu Medrol, either as a replacement or used together:
- Benlysta (belimumab)
- TaperDex (dexamethasone tablets)
- gamaSTAN (immune globulin (human) for injection)
- Prednisone (prednisone tablets, usp)